| NOMA | Non-orthogonal multiple access |
| MCMC | Multi-cell multi-carrier |
| OMA | Orthogonal multiple access |
| FP | Fractional programming |
| 1G | First-generation |
| 4G | Fourth-generation |
| 5G | Fifth-generation |
| SIC | Successive interference cancellation |
| OFDMA | Orthogonal frequency division multiple access |
| EE | Energy efficiency |
| MC | Multi-carrier |
| SCA | Successive convex approximation |
| ICI | Inter-cell interference |
| MOSs | Mean opinion scores |
| QoS | Quality of service |
| BS | Base station |
| SINR | Signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio |
| MINLP | Mixed-integer non-linear programing |
| FTPA | Fractional transmit power allocation |
| FTPC | Fractional transmit power control |
| DGA | Double gradient algorithm |
| CSI | Channel state information |